The lack of clean water has significantly affected the daily lives of residents, impacting health, education, and economic activities. Women from Makassar, supported by local NGOs, have taken action to demand government intervention and a long-term solution to the water crisis.
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Vegetable alms without plastic bags
Gita Pertiwi’s research shows that single-use plastic bags in a number of markets in Solo reach 4,452 pieces per day.
Sustainable rattan, protecting habitat and improving the welfare of Kalimantan farmers
Rattan grows in need of trees as support. Sustainable rattan provides incentives for communities to conserve and restore forests.
Fires, encroachment and land conversion are the causes of forest loss in West Kalimantan.
A strategy that prioritizes sustainable development is needed to save West Kalimantan’s forests.
Orangutan dies in resident’s garden, back wound caused by sharp object
The death of the female orangutan was due to hunting or deliberate actions by humans, resulting in the killing of protected animals.
In Indonesia, tin mining threatens an age-old fishing tradition
The islanders of Bangka Belitung have long hunted squid for sustenance and trade, but some fear this is being imperilled by mining.
Loss of farmer life on industrial plantation in Kalimantan’s forest
The forced eviction of gardens in Lelayang Hamlet to use industrial forest plantations left local residents with deep trauma.
Birds in Boki Maruru Cave area threatened by nickel mines expansion
The sighting of various types of birds was once a common sight for residents in Sagea Village. But now that has changed, with the presence of the mining industry.
Climate refugee threat looms over islanders as crisis worsens
The impacts of the climate crisis may force the residents of Pari Island in Thousand Islands regency out of their homes and become climate refugees.
When floods hit the Kerinci Highlands for more than a month
Deforestation in the upstream area of Batang Merao is believed to be the cause of the floods that inundated the Kerinci highlands for more than a month.